Itinerary ( 03N GANGTOK – 01N LACHUNG – 01N PELLING - 2N DARJEELING = 07N/08D )
Day 01
NJP RLY STATION / IXB AIRPORT – GANGTOK (125KMS / 04HRS) : Upon arrival at New Jalpaiguri Railway Station / Bagdogra Airport meet & greet, then transfer to Gangtok (5,480 ft.).(The capital of the state of Sikkim, Gangtok is an attractive tourist destination, reflecting a unique ambience which derives from its happy blend of tradition and modernity. Alongside the deeply felt presence of stupas and monasteries, Gangtok also bustles like any other thriving town). Check-in to hotel & enjoy rest of the day at leisure. Shop around at M.G. Marg & explore the city on your own. Enjoy overnight stay in Gangtok.
Day 02
GANGTOK - TSOMGO LAKE & BABA MANDIR – GANGTOK (55 KMS ONE WAY) : After a delicious breakfast at hotel visit Tsomgo Lake (12,400 ft.) & Baba Mandir (13,200 ft.) which is 55 kms one way from Gangtok city. Enjoy the evening at leisure. Shop around at M.G. Marg & explore the city on your own. Enjoy overnight stay in Gangtok.
Visit To Nathula Pass (14450ft) : The road to Nathula passes through the Tsomgo lake. It is one of the highest motorable roads in the world and is richly surrounded by alpine flora. On a clear day you can even see the road winding down the Chumbi valley. Tourists are allowed to go close to the international border from where you can see Chinese soldiers on the other side of the barbed wire. Nathula is open for Indian nationals on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sundays.
(Rs.5500 /- Vehicle Extra to Visit Nathula Pass).
(If due to landslide or bad road condition Tsomgo Lake is closed then alternate sightseeing will be provided).
Day 03
GANGTOK - LACHUNG (116 KMS / 06 HRS) : After delicious breakfast check out from the hotel & transfer to Lachung (8,800 ft). Enroute visit Singhik View point, Seven Sister Water Fall, Naga Water Fall, arrive Lachung by evening. Enjoy dinner & overnight stay in Lachung.
Day 04
LACHUNG – YUMTHANG VALLEY EXCURSION - GANGTOK (116 KMS / 06 HRS) : After enjoying breakfast at hotel proceed to Yumthang Valley which is Known as Valley of Flowers (11800 Ft / 3598 Mts / 25 Kms / 1 ½ hours one way). On the way back, visit Hot Spring considered to have medicinal properties. Back to resort to enjoy lunch, after that drive to Gangtok. On the way back witness the wonderful Bheema & Twin waterfalls. Enjoy overnight stay in Gangtok.
Day 05
GANGTOK - PELLING VIA NAMCHI (120KMS / 05 HRS) : After a delightful breakfast start for half day sightseeing including Darap village, Rimbi water Falls, Sewaro Rock Garden, Khecheopalri Lake & Khangchendzongha waterfalls. In afternoon transfer to Darjeeling (6,710 ft). On arrival at Darjeeling check-in to hotel & enjoy rest of the day at leisure. Stroll in the Mall by your own. Enjoy overnight stay in Darjeeling.
Day 06
PELLING SIGHTSEEING - DARJEELING (109 KMS /04HRS) : After a delightful breakfast start for half day sightseeing including Darap village, Rimbi water Falls, Sewaro Rock Garden, Khecheopalri Lake & Khangchendzongha waterfalls. In afternoon transfer to Darjeeling (6,710 ft). On arrival at Darjeeling check-in to hotel & enjoy rest of the day at leisure. Stroll in the Mall by your own. Enjoy overnight stay in Darjeeling.
Day 07
DARJEELING LOCAL SIGHTSEEING : Be a witness of the spectacular sunrise over Mt. Kangchenjunga (28,208 ft. Worlds 3rd highest peak at around 4 a.m) at Tiger Hill early in the morning (subject to weather condition). Thrill yourself by visiting World famous Ghoom Monastery and Batasia Loop on your way back. After a sumptuous breakfast visit Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, P.N. Zoological Park (Thursday close), Tenzing Rock, Tibetan Refugee self-help Centre (Sunday closed), Tea Garden (outer view) , Japanese Temple, Peace Pagoda and Ropeway (Ticket cost not included and directly payable by guest). In evening explore the Mall on your own & shop around. Enjoy overnight stay in Darjeeling.
Day 08
DARJEELING – NEW JALPAIGURI STATION / BAGDOGRA AIRPORT (98 KMS / 3 HRS) : After your breakfast check out from the hotel and take the departure transfer to New Jalpaiguri Station / Bagdogra Airport for your onward journey with unlimited memory of North East Tour.